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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.51, 1,917.50 and 768.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.51, 1,917.50 and 768.51 is: 1,060.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.51 : 1,917.50 = 768.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.51/1,917.50 = 768.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.51x = 1,917.50 × 768.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.51x = 1,473,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,614.08/1,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.53

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